The Global Games Start June 14th!

1. Look at the map of Russia and find the city which is closest to Lake Baika: ________________

2. Find the city of Sochi, the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic games. It is also one of the host cities for the World Cup. Near which body of water is the city?____________

3. Which sea is located to the north of Russia? _______________________Both the Volga River and the Don River flow into which landlocked sea?_____________

4.Which city is closer to the west: Saint Petersburg(one of the host cities for the World Cup) or Moscow?__________

Webquestions:

1. The first World Cup was held in the South American country of_________________, in 1930.
2. The 2010 World Cup was held for the first time in the African country of ___________.
3. Has the United States hosted the World Cup? _____________
4. Where will the next World Cup be held in 2022?______________
5. Which countries have hosted the event more than once?__________ ______________ ______________ ______________ 
6. Thought questions: Why are some people concerned about the selection of the host country for 2022?__________________
7. Why wasn't there a World Cup from 1942-1950? _________________Find the answers at this link:
8. During the Middle Ages, pig bladders were inflated and used as "balls"! In which country did soccer possibly originate more than 2000 years ago?_____________
9. The history of "modern soccer" is said to have begun in this country._______________
10. In most of the world, soccer is known as "football". Before whistles were used, beginning in 1878, how did referees control the game?_______________
11. It is estimated that a football player runs about __________ miles during a soccer game. Find the answers at this link:
12. Out of 24 world time zones, how many are found in Russia?_______
13. How many countries touch the country of Russia?___________
14. Name the longest river in Europe which is found in Russia?______________
15. What is the name of the deeper lake which is found in Russia?_____________
16. The largest country in the world, Russia,is found on both the continents of Europe and the continent of Asia(also called the continent Eurasia). On which continental side is most of the population of Russia?__________ Find the answers at this link:
17. Iceland, called the land of fire and ice, was settled by the Vikings around 850 AD. There are more than 170 geothermal pools in Iceland. What is a puffin? _____________
18. Icelandic is similar to which other language? ___________
19. There are about 200 volcanoes in Iceland with about how many still active?_________Find the answers at this link:
20. Both Denmark and Norway once controlled Iceland, with Iceland becoming a republic in 1944. What is the name of the island that was formed in 1964 by volcanic activity?_____________
21. What is the largest volcano in Iceland?________________
22. Over 90% of the energy used in Iceland is from this type of power________________Find the answers at this link:
     

1. Which of the 32 countries would you like to visit most? Why? Look up information about the country and write 5 interesting facts about this country.

2. Do you play football (soccer)?

3. What are two facts you know about football? (Soccer)

4. List two facts you know about the host country of Russia.

5. Can you name one fact about the country of Iceland, who will be participating in the Global Games for the very first time?

• Learn about the country of Iceland:  Iceland Fun Facts and Photographs